All articles by Belinda Snell – Page 4

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    Beneteau unveils 2018/19 recruitment plan

    2018-09-27T16:28:00Z

    Groupe Beneteau today announced its recruitment plan for 2018/19, stating that it aims to hire more than 650 staff on permanent contracts – nearly 490 in France and over 160 in other countries.

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    Veethree appoints UK distributor

    2018-09-26T16:40:00Z

    Veethree Electronics & Marine in the US has chosen Marathon Leisure to serve as the sole distributor of its marine gauges, instruments and accessories in the UK and Ireland.

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    Former Oyster CEO joins Fairline

    2018-09-26T16:39:00Z

    David Tydeman, former CEO of UK boatbuilder Oyster Yachts, has joined Fairline Yachts as its executive chairman. His appointment comes as Fairline enters phase two of its growth plans. This involves the launch of the new F-Line 33, the launch of the Squadron 64, and continued investment in production, including ...

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    UK electric engineering firm reports busiest year in a decade

    2018-09-24T16:18:00Z

    SeaKing Electrical, a UK-based electrical engineering specialist for the marine offshore and industrial sectors, has announced its busiest year in a decade for superyacht work. The news comes ahead of its attendance at the Monaco Yacht Show, which opens on Wednesday.

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    Saim Marine celebrates 25-year anniversary in Genoa

    2018-09-24T16:12:00Z

    Saim Marine, an Italian distributor of high-tech components and accessories to some of Italy’s biggest boat yards, celebrated its 25-year anniversary at the Genoa Boat Show last week. IBI was there to join in the festivities.

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    Blue Guard Innovations appoints Canadian distributor

    2018-09-18T16:18:00Z

    Blue Guard Innovations (BGI), a US-based marine sensor manufacturer, has appointed Stright-MacKay Ltd as its distributor in the Canadian Maritimes.

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    Del Pardo, Hanse settle legal dispute

    2018-09-18T16:13:00Z

    Cantiere del Pardo has issued a statement to say that its year-long legal dispute with Germany’s HanseYachts has reached an end, with both parties coming to a satisfactory agreement.

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    Dometic in exclusive supply deal with UK builder

    2018-09-18T07:55:00Z

    Dometic has signed an exclusive three-year contract with Sunseeker for the supply of air-conditioning equipment for the UK builder’s model range from 50ft-131ft.

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    Hempel appoints UK distributor

    2018-09-13T16:23:00Z

    Denmark’s Hempel Yacht Paints has chosen Marathon Leisure to distribute its complete range of yacht coatings and cleaners in the UK and Ireland.

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    Marine Resources to sponsor Happy Hour at Southampton

    2018-09-13T16:03:00Z

    International marine recruitment agency Marine Resources has partnered with British Marine to offer a Happy Hour for the very first time at the British Marine Members Lounge during the 2018 TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show, which opens tomorrow.

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    Xantrex teams up with Allpa

    2018-09-12T10:14:00Z

    Vancouver, Canada-based Xantrex, part of the Schneider Electric group, has chosen Allpa Marine Equipment of the Netherlands as its new distributor for Benelux and Germany.

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    Zodiac and Torqeedo launch Avon eJET 450 at Cannes

    2018-09-12T10:13:00Z

    Jet tender specialist Avon, part of the Zodiac Nautic Group of France, has teamed up with Germany-based Torqeedo to launch the Avon eJET 450 at Cannes.

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    Peters & May makes key Asia appointment

    2018-09-11T14:18:00Z

    UK-based yacht transporter Peters & May has appointed Charles Hazet to the role of business development manager for Asia. Hazet brings extensive knowledge and experience from across the yacht industry, with an excellent network of contacts throughout South-East Asia. He will be based in Singapore, at the centre of business ...

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    Compositeworks changes name

    2018-09-10T15:57:00Z

    Compositeworks, the French refit yard, has changed its name to MB92 La Ciotat following the company’s acquisition last year by the MB92 Group and their subsequent 100% takeover of the Blohm+Voss La Ciotat activities this summer.

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    Benetti reshuffles management team

    2018-09-10T15:52:00Z

    Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group has announced the internal reorganistaion of Benetti’s top management team.

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    Sting gives exclusive performance at Ferretti Group gathering

    2018-09-10T15:40:00Z

    Music legend Sting gave an exclusive performance to Ferretti yacht owners and prospective clients at the Yacht Club de Monaco last week. The concert took place during Ferretti’s annual ‘Private Preview’, held each year in the run-up to the Cannes Yachting Festival.

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    ACR Electronics upgrades in-house manufacturing

    2018-09-07T15:15:00Z

    ACR Electronics, the US safety and survival specialist, has announced significant investment in a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at its Florida headquarters.

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    Nautor’s Swan appoints CEO

    2018-09-07T15:13:00Z

    Giovanni Pomati has joined Nautor’s Swan of Finland as its new chief executive officer. According to a statement, Pomati’s appointment adds further experience and expertise to the Nautor’s Swan team – notably in executing the company’s strategic vision and guiding its organisation.

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    Southwest Florida’s first ‘smart marina’ to open in spring 2019

    2018-09-07T15:06:00Z

    Carroll Properties in the US has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art boat storage facility at Gulf Star Marina in Ft Meyers, Florida.

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    MDL Marinas installs new boat sales units

    2018-09-07T08:51:00Z

    MDL Marinas in the UK has installed eight new boat sales units at the entrance to Hamble Point Marina on Britain’s south coast.